flood tide

Examples (10)

• The boat waited for the flood tide to carry it into the harbour.
• During the flood tide, the water level rose significantly, covering the lower parts of the pier.
• Fishermen often prefer to set their nets during the flood tide as it brings more fish closer to shore.
• We had to time our departure carefully to catch the outgoing ebb tide after the flood tide peaked.
• The ancient castle walls were regularly washed by the powerful flood tide.
• Locals are accustomed to the rapid rise of the water during the spring flood tide.
• Marine biologists study the organisms carried in by the flood tide to understand coastal ecosystems.
• A strong flood tide can sometimes make navigating narrow channels challenging for small vessels.
• The beach gradually disappeared under the advancing flood tide.
• By late afternoon, the flood tide had fully come in, transforming the estuary landscape.